£25,000 per year/Sawston, Cambridge Do you want to make a difference to the lives of others? Suffolk Mind is a registered charity promoting mental health and well-being services throughout Suffolk and Sawston, Cambridgeshire. Come and join our fantastic team of hard working Support Workers who really make a difference to support the mental health and wellbeing of our tenants in our supported housing at The Green Road in Sawston. We are looking for an open minded, person-centred individual who can provide high levels of one-to-one support with all aspects of daily living such as cooking, shopping and budgeting as well as providing emotional support. Salary: £25,000.00 per annum PLUS earn up to £65 per sleep in shift (once passed probation) Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week Shift: 6-week rota A trainee would be considered for this role – please indicate on the application form. We are also looking for a relief worker at a rate of £13.77 per hour - please state on your form 'Relief' if interested in this 0 hour role. About you: Experience of working in supported housing OR willingness to learn Awareness of welfare rights and benefits Willingness to help and encourage individuals to take part in all aspects of the service and to undertake everyday tasks Be able to provide personal and emotional assistance to people in their recovery from mental health problems Possess basic IT and Administration skills Why work for us? 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days with length of service option to buy and sell annual leave health and dental care insurance plan occupational sick pay scheme pension scheme blue light card discount scheme Plus, internal wellbeing courses, opportunities for training, excellent support and job satisfaction. We are passionate about providing the best care and support possible, please join us and help make a difference to the lives of others. Visit our vacancies page on our website to complete an application form or contact [email protected] Support Worker JD May 2021.pdf Closing date: n/a You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this job post at any time, should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Therefore, candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date. -LINK TO EDI SURVEY- Equality and Diversity Survey: https://suffolkmind.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_esLB3AJAr8JpBfE Suffolk Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people, and adults at risk who have contact with our services and personnel. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background and DBS checks will be required for relevant posts. as part of our Safer Recruitment procedures.